The PBS/RPBS Restricted Benefit window allows you to prescribe a restricted benefit medication as a private medication. This window acts as a warning to the practitioner that they are re-prescribing a restricted medication.
PBS/RPBS Codes |
|
PBS |
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme unrestricted benefit |
RB |
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme restricted benefit |
AUTH |
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Authority required |
sAUTH |
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Streamlined Authority required |
Sect. 100 |
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Section 100 item |
RPBS RB |
Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme restricted benefit |
RPBS AUTH |
Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Authority required |
$-Rx |
Private prescription |
$-OTC |
Product available without prescription |
$-HOSP |
Available only through hospital pharmacies |
Medicare |
Item payable as a Medicare benefit |
SAS |
Special Access Scheme item |
Unregis'd |
Product not registered with TGA |